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Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 267?

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 IDF operating in Rafah and discovering room of weaponry, June 28, 2024 (photo credit: IDF SPOKESMAN’S UNIT)
IDF operating in Rafah and discovering room of weaponry, June 28, 2024
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESMAN’S UNIT)

Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry claims 37,834 Palestinians killed in Gaza since Oct.7

By REUTERS

At least 37,834 Palestinians have been killed and 86,858 wounded in Israel's military offensive on Gaza since Oct.7, the Hamas-run Gaza health ministry said in a statement on Saturday.

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IDF hits five hotspots in the Gaza Strip, exchanges of fire with Hamas terrorists

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
  (photo credit: AMIR COHEN/REUTERS)
(photo credit: AMIR COHEN/REUTERS)

The IDF attacked from the ground and the air five different locations in the Gaza Strip early on Saturday morning, including Rafah, Khan Yunis, and Gaza City.

At the same time, progress was made in ground maneuvers that included an exchange of fire between IDF and Hamas - which is trying to reorganize the remaining forces.

The IDF also operated in Nablus and Jenin and arrested suspects in terrorist activities.

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US proposes new language for Gaza hostage-ceasefire deal - report

By REUTERS
  (photo credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN)
(photo credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN)

The US proposed a new word choice for parts of the proposed hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, Axios reported on Friday.

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Iran's UN Mission threatens that 'obliterating war will ensue' if Israel attacks Lebanon

"All options, including the full involvement of all Resistance Fronts, are on the table," it said in the post.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
People listen to Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah's speech through a screen during a gathering in support of Palestinians, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Tehran, Iran, November 3, 2023. (photo credit: WANA VIA REUTERS)
People listen to Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah's speech through a screen during a gathering in support of Palestinians, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Tehran, Iran, November 3, 2023.
(photo credit: WANA VIA REUTERS)

Iran's UN Mission warned on X, formerly Twitter, that any Israeli attack on Lebanon, home to Hezbollah, could lead to a devastating war involving all resistance forces.

The statement follows tensions after Germany urged Iran's Foreign Minister to prevent escalations in the Middle East.

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US military says it destroyed seven Houthi drones, one ground control station

By REUTERS
 breaking news (photo credit: JPOST STAFF)
breaking news
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US military stated it had destroyed seven Houthi drones and one ground control station vehicle on Friday.

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Ben-Gvir questions possibility of peaceful solution in the north during cabinet meeting

In a tense cabinet meeting, Israel's Defense Minister expressed caution over northern conflict, sparking heated exchanges on security strategies and military leadership challenges.

By YAKI ADAMKER
 ITAMAR BEN-GVIR (left) and Bezalel Smotrich sit in the Knesset plenum, on the day that the current government was approved and inaugurated, December 29, 2022. (photo credit: AMIR COHEN/REUTERS)
ITAMAR BEN-GVIR (left) and Bezalel Smotrich sit in the Knesset plenum, on the day that the current government was approved and inaugurated, December 29, 2022.
(photo credit: AMIR COHEN/REUTERS)

The Israeli cabinet meeting on Friday focused on defense strategy and relations with Hezbollah.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant emphasized avoiding war in the north, while National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir expressed doubt concerning peaceful solutions.

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Gallant links political flexibility to military solutions during northern border tour

Defense Minister Gallant visited northern border intelligence and Iron Dome sites, discussing military and political strategies amid Hezbollah tensions, emphasizing readiness and strategic options.

By AMIR BOHBOT
 Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is received by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (not pictured) at the Pentagon in Washington, U.S., June 25, 2024.  (photo credit: REUTERS/KEVIN LAMARQUE)
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is received by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (not pictured) at the Pentagon in Washington, U.S., June 25, 2024.
(photo credit: REUTERS/KEVIN LAMARQUE)

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited an intelligence base and an Iron Dome battery on Israel's northern border on Friday, listening to updates on operations against Hezbollah.

Emphasizing preparedness, Gallant praised military precision and discussed political solutions following talks with US officials, stressing Israel's readiness for both defense and offense.

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US has sent Israel thousands of 2,000-pound bombs since Oct. 7

While the officials didn't give a timeline for the shipments, the totals suggest there has been no significant drop-off in US military support for its ally.

By REUTERS
 U.S. President Joe Biden reacts during a visit to a Waffle House, in Marietta, Georgia, after participating in a presidential debate in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., June 28, 2024.  (photo credit: REUTERS/ELIZABETH FRANTZ)
U.S. President Joe Biden reacts during a visit to a Waffle House, in Marietta, Georgia, after participating in a presidential debate in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., June 28, 2024.
(photo credit: REUTERS/ELIZABETH FRANTZ)

The Biden administration has reportedly sent significant amounts of munitions to Israel since the start of the Gaza war, including 10,000+ 2,000-pound bombs and thousands of Hellfire missiles, despite international calls for sanctions and boycotts against Israel.

This ongoing military support, totaling $6.5 billion since October, is aimed at replenishing Israeli supplies used in the Israel-Hamas war.

Concerns over potential escalations with Hezbollah continue amid arms shipments.

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IDF eliminates Hezbollah operative in southern Lebanon - report

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  (photo credit: AMIR COHEN/REUTERS)
(photo credit: AMIR COHEN/REUTERS)

The IDF killed Hezbollah operative Mustafa Yassin in a strike in southern Lebanon, according to a report from the terror organization.

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Yemen's Houthis claim attacks on four vessels in Red Sea and Mediterranean

Yahya Saree, the Houthi military spokesperson, said in a televised statement that the group launched ballistic missiles at the Delonix, an oil tanker, and that it took a "direct hit."

By REUTERS
 The Houthis  (photo credit: REUTERS/KHALED ABDULLAH)
The Houthis
(photo credit: REUTERS/KHALED ABDULLAH)

Yemen's Houthi group claimed responsibility for attacking a Liberia-flagged vessel in the Red Sea and targeted three other vessels, including two in the Mediterranean.

They cited solidarity with the Palestinian cause, with Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree stating they launched ballistic missiles at the Delonix oil tanker, resulting in a direct hit.

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Israel-Hamas war: What you need to know


  • Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza
  • Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 in the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities
  • 120 hostages remain in Gaza
  • 43 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says